Westfield Library Foundation announces 2027 Art Wall artists

Chris Winberg, a Westfield artist who paints old barns and rural scenes in oils, exhibited in January 2026 and has been selected to exhibit again in July 2027. (Photo provided)

Posted By: The Reporter November 11, 2026

Rotating exhibits to showcase local talent throughout the year

The Westfield Library Foundation (WLF), in partnership with the Westfield Washington Public Library (WWPL), has announced the artists selected to exhibit their work on the Michael and Karen Heaton Art Gallery Wall in 2027. The rotating exhibits will feature a variety of artistic styles and mediums, including photography, painting, mixed media, and colored pencil drawings.

Located in high-traffic areas throughout the library – near the Rivet Café, along the Atrium staircase, and beside the elevator – the gallery wall provides local artists with an opportunity to share their creativity with thousands of library visitors.

Downey

“The library has always been a place for discovery, and that extends well beyond books,” WLF Executive Director Erin Downey said. “The Art Gallery Wall gives talented artists a platform to share their work while bringing color, creativity, and inspiration into our library.”

The 2027 Michael and Karen Heaton Art Gallery Wall schedule includes:

  • January: Britt Ritchie (Oil)
  • February: Westfield High School Student Art Show (Artists to be announced)
  • March: Westfield Washington Schools Student Art Show (Artists to be announced)
  • April: Kathleen Lattimer (Photography)
  • May: Xun Wang (Watercolor) and Linda Havel (Mixed Media, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastel)
  • June: Jenell Fairman (Acrylic) and Carla Allgeier (Watercolor)
  • July: Chris Winberg (Acrylic) and Dan Kokinda (Astrophotography)
  • August: Linda Jordan (Colored Pencil) and Emily Beck (Watercolor, Acrylic)
  • September: Hispanic Heritage Month (Artists to be announced)
  • October: John Gaebler (Oil), John Harley Jr. (Watercolor)
  • November: Judy Ann Evans (Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil, Mixed Media) and Jenna Hogberg (Graphite)
  • December: Emily Dorlack (Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil, Pastel)

Residents are invited to enjoy the exhibits during regular library hours at WWPL. Some artwork may also be available for purchase directly from participating artists.

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